64 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2
Conversion of a four-storey over basement Georgian building on Leeson Street into six apartments.
5015/22 · Dublin City Council · Lodged 10 October 2022
- Reference
- 5015/22
- Authority
- Dublin City Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- Permission
- Received
- 10 October 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves a change of use from offices to residential apartments, consisting of two 2-bedroom units, three 1-bedroom units, and one duplex studio. It includes alterations and a small extension to the rear return, basement access modifications, and extensive conservation repairs to the protected structure.
- Residential units
- 6
- Storeys
- 5
- Floor area
- 12 m²
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
- Protected structure (rps no. :4426): the development will consist of
- A change of use from office to multi-unit residential use. The proposed development will consist of 6 no. Apartments, 2 no. X 2 bed apts. , 3 no. X 1 bed apts. & 1 no. Duplex studio within a 4 storey over basement terraced georgian building
- Alterations & extension to rear return at first and second floor return levels to accommodate duplex studio. Extended area = 11.6 m2. Alterations proposed will reduce parapet height to existing 4-storey return and provide for a small glazed / screened terrace for the studio apt
- Alterations to front basement stairwell access and iron railings to provide for new stair access to basement apartment. Existing concrete steps to be removed
- Removal of all non-original building fabric and modern additions including all mechanical and electrical services and installations
- Conservation renewal and repair to all existing and or damaged period fabric and decorative elements including all internal and external joinery, flooring etc. All existing original sash windows/openings restored and repaired where possible. All non-original sash windows replaced with new sets to match original detail
- Removal of cement mortar / render to original brick (front and rear) and repointed with lime mortar to original detail. Original masonry to boundary walls repaired and repointed also
- Insertion of 3 no. Conservation roof lights to inner valley roof slope
- Excavation of basement levels to provide for a new insulated concrete floor. Damp proofing / tanking as required to this level utilising best conservation practice
- Sensitive and careful fabric interventions to facilitate new drainage, mechanical and electrical installations, fixtures and fittings and all necessary fire safety interventions and services to meet with current building regulations
- New external landscaping to rear private and communal open spaces
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Leeson Close, Dublin 2 | Jul 2025 | €1,750,000 | 18 m |
| 32 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, Dublin | Nov 2025 | €525,000 | 36 m |
| Flat 1, 75 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 | Apr 2026 | €2,300,000 | 85 m |
| Apartment 5, Leeson Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €895,000 | 152 m |
| The Mews, 11 Upper Lad Lane, Dublin 2 | Nov 2025 | €1,400,000 | 171 m |
| Top Front Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 176 m |
| Top Back Apt, 3 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2 | Aug 2025 | €345,000 | 176 m |
| 52 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2not full market price | Jun 2025 | €350,000 | 184 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received10 October 2022
- Further information requested2 December 2022
- Decision due2 December 2022
- Decision issued26 February 2024
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